ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has a sprained wrist. Which of the following interventions should the nurse instruct the parent to implement during the first 12 to 24 hr to minimize swelling?
Wrapping the extremity loosely with an elastic bandage may provide support but is not specifically aimed at reducing swelling.
Applying warm compresses can be beneficial for some types of injuries, but for a sprained wrist, cold compresses are more effective in reducing swelling.
This statement is correct. Elevating the extremity above the level of the heart helps to reduce swelling by promoting venous return and reducing blood flow to the affected area.
Encouraging active range of motion may be important for rehabilitation, but it is not the initial intervention for minimizing swelling in the first 12 to 24 hours after a sprain.
Choice A reason:
Wrapping the extremity loosely with an elastic bandage may provide support but is not specifically aimed at reducing swelling.
Choice B reason:
Applying warm compresses can be beneficial for some types of injuries, but for a sprained wrist, cold compresses are more effective in reducing swelling.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Elevating the extremity above the level of the heart helps to reduce swelling by promoting venous return and reducing blood flow to the affected area.
Choice D reason:
Encouraging active range of motion may be important for rehabilitation, but it is not the initial intervention for minimizing swelling in the first 12 to 24 hours after a sprain.